Sheila of Big Wreck Cove: A Story of Cape Cod

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Sheila of Big Wreck Cove: A Story of Cape Cod

by James A. Cooper

EN·~7 hours·36 chapters

Chapters

36 total
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SHEILA - OF BIG WRECK COVE - A Story of Cape Cod

0:03
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BY JAMES A. COOPER

0:09
3

A. L. BURT COMPANY Publishers New York

0:12
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CHAPTER I - CAP'N IRA AND PRUE

15:13
5

CHAPTER II - THE CAPTAIN OF THE SEAMEW

12:27
6

CHAPTER III - THE QUEEN OF SHEBA

16:50
7

CHAPTER IV - AT THE LATHAM HOUSE

16:44
8

CHAPTER V - LOOKING FOR IDA MAY

9:56
9

CHAPTER VI - AN UNSATISFACTORY INTERVIEW

13:29
10

CHAPTER VII - AT THE RESTAURANT

15:23

Description

On a bright Cape Cod morning, retired sea captain Ira Ball settles into his well‑worn armchair, his polished coat and silver watch a reminder of a life spent on the water. His wife, Prudence, shuffles potatoes on the stoop, teasing his old‑mariner habits while he fumbles with snuff and a stubborn cane. Their banter, full of gentle ribbing and affectionate concern, paints a vivid picture of a couple whose love has weathered many tides, offering listeners a warm glimpse into the rhythms of a small New England homestead.

Into this tranquil world drifts Sheila, a spirited girl from nearby Big Wreck Cove, whose curiosity and determination stir the sleepy community. As she navigates the expectations of tradition and the lure of new possibilities, her encounters with the Ball family and their neighbors reveal the tight‑knit fabric of Cape Cod life. Listeners will be drawn into the charm of salty breezes, porch conversations, and the quiet heroism of everyday people facing the subtle changes of a new season.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (444K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Janet Kegg and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Release date

2005-01-02

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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James A. Cooper

1862–1930

Best known for lively Cape Cod fiction, this early 20th-century American novelist filled his stories with sea air, village humor, and the daily lives of coastal New Englanders. His books still appeal to readers who enjoy warm, old-fashioned storytelling rooted in place.

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